Bridgeport Telegram Declares Daily Publication and Services
The Bridgeport Telegram announces daily publication from 49 Middle Street with continuous circulation and a bureau of circulation. It lists departments linked by an exchange and includes a literary column A Line of Cheer by John Kendrick Bangs and a poem on lost friendships.
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Focal News
John Kendrick Bangs
Editorial Notes Highlights of a Fractured Week
A march through thrift week and price cuts hints at changing habits. Prohibition’s impact on crime and rising costs sparks debate. Local notes mention chess, a potential wrestling meet, and tax time woes as figures navigate postwar adjustments.
Sidewalk Snapshots Reveal City Street Scene
Fragmented OCR notes describe pedestrians and vendors along a city block. Names and details are unclear but reference a public space, perhaps an avenue, with mentions of dates, agents, and events. The text hints at a warrant or permit context and mentions individuals in a rough, unfinished form.
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Avenue 8
Lookng
Samuel ‘Titus
West Prospect Street
West Avenue
Sidney Bishop
al Hopkins
Sterling
Marsh
Welock
Mindmex town offers work for idle citizens
The article urges Mindmex residents to find any form of work to avoid the soup line. Noble TAL leads a campaign through Ts headquarters claiming 78 possible jobs exist in Maysehen and urges all citizens to search every corner for employment opportunities to sustain the community.
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Nole
Sedvine Ile
Mindmexport
Weller
Maysehen
Noble 1010
Banks Day and the thrift habit in 1921
Thrift Week and Banks Day urged readers to save and bank money for security and community progress. The piece notes hidden cash harms credit and argues that depositing funds, earning interest, and paying by check promote prosperity and individual safety.
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Bridgeport
Peala
United States
Quitting the Farm and Population Shifts
A reflection on urban migration, farm labor decline, and machinery impact. The piece cites 1930 and 1920 census figures, noting urban growth from 18.6 to 41.4 percent, concern over rural desertion, but argues market adjustments will prevent food shortages as wages and factory needs rise.
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United States
America
Americanization and British Statesmanship Compared
J Bilig Barker argues for world Americanization to sustain pace with the United States. He cites American factory output and worker efficiency, noting British wealth lags behind and urging nations to Americanize industry to catch up. The piece highlights historical wealth gaps and calls for broader adoption of American methods.
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J. Bilig Barker
United Kingdom
Lobbying and Lobbyists in Congress
Senator Kenyon proposes studying professional lobbyists to reveal costs to employers and how expenses are spread. He argues fines are unlikely to deter well funded lobbyists and former members drift into lobbying. Public tables by constituents could hamper influence and improve accountability.
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Kenyon
Washington
Congress
Wenyon
Cngress
Butt
National Bonfire Shortage Crisis Deepens
The article notes a nationwide shortage crisis intensifying amid ongoing disruptions. It reports heavy losses across states and Canada, with a surge in recorded fatalities and damaged infrastructure. The piece highlights widespread hardships and escalating risk to communities.
Presidents Wilson Protest Against Anti Semitism
A public pledge signed by numerous citizens condemns anti Semitism tied to European campaigns. The letter warns this prejudice undermines American democracy and citizenship, urging Gentile Christians to resist efforts and defend Jewish neighbors.
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Wilson
Europe
Repuralie
The Cafeteria Walt Mason Says
A garbled reminiscence on cafeteria life and changing meals contrasts the old days with modern ways. The speaker laments long waits, rising prices, and a longing for simpler times while noting the need to eat and endure the pace of modern service.
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Ana
Bridgeport Forty Years Ago Reminiscences and Notices
A snapshot of Bridgeport life with notes on local events. It covers a public riding event, a renowned horse show, a giant houseplant exhibit, skating on West Avenue, and a fatal illness of a city cashier. It also updates on deaths, marriages, and local business incidents including a flooding accident, a naptha explosion, and changes in staff at area firms. The column lists civic figures, hospital fund contributions, and brief notices from churches, schools, and clubs.
Washington bureau asks questions on taxation and warfare terms
A fragmented text requests questions to The Pilogram Information Bureau in Washington. It mentions stamps and self addressing envelopes, asks about trench guns and mortars, map usage, car upkeep deductions, and queries on various names and political terms, reflecting a chaotic historical manuscript with multiple unrelated items.
Portf Sending Spree Calendars Promised By Telegraph
The Telegram bureau in Washington offers a free calendar, printed in a compact size with good appearance. To obtain it, send your name and address with two cents in stamps for postage. A similar calendar is advertised as a simple request by mail.
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Nformiation Bureau
Telegram
Washington
Secur
Pialms
Death notices and mournful verse for Alice Freeman Palmer
Fragmentary obituary and elegiac verse honoring Alice Freeman Palmer with lines referencing sorrow, mercy, and religious devotion. Mentions a central throne, angelic ministers, and a farewell tone. Names Richard Watson and others appear in sparse, damaged text.
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Alice Freeman Palmer
Courier
Starks
Doles
Angelloguy Ministrandt
Perth
Sviline
Godward
Richard Watson
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